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He directed more than 35 feature films in a five-decade career after leaving the theatre. He first gained attention for film noir mysteries such as Laura (1944) and Fallen Angel (1945), while in the 1950s and 1960s, he directed high-profile adaptations of popular novels and stage works.
Over a career than spanned 48 years, Preminger directed 40 feature films. Major genres included: drama (27); comedy (12); romance (12) and crime/film noir (12).
For two decades after "Laura was released in 1944, Preminger ranked as one of the top directors in the world. His powers began to wane after Advise & Consent (1962), and by the end of the decade, he was considered washed-up.
20 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Anatomy of a Murder. 1959 2h 41m Approved. 8.0 (73K) Rate. 95 Metascore. An upstate Michigan lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper due to temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?
Jul 15, 2024 · From Otto Preminger's studio films to Otto Preminger's independent films, this Otto Preminger filmography keeps tabs on all Otto Preminger movies, and lets the cream of the crop rise to the top. List movies include Laura, Porgy and Bess and more.
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Otto Ludwig Preminger (5 December 1905 – 23 April 1986) was an Austrian theatre and film director. After moving from the theatre to Hollywood, he directed over 35 feature films in a five-decade career. He rose to prominence for stylish film noir mysteries such as Laura (1944) and Fallen Angel (1945).
Skidoo is a 1968 American comedy film directed by Otto Preminger, [ 1] starring Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing, Frankie Avalon, Fred Clark (who died on December 5, two weeks before the film's release), Michael Constantine, Frank Gorshin, John Phillip Law, Peter Lawford, Burgess Meredith, George Raft, Cesar Romero, Mickey Rooney and Groucho Marx ...
Jun 12, 2024 · Otto Preminger, Austrian-born American director who defied Hollywood censorship with controversial films such as The Moon Is Blue, The Man with the Golden Arm, and Anatomy of a Murder. Particularly adept at thrillers, he also helmed such classics as Laura, Carmen Jones, Porgy and Bess, and Exodus.
Some of his best films have become classics of American cinema. In this series, we will look at some of the best Otto Preminger films and explore what makes them great. From film noir to courtroom dramas and musicals, Preminger’s diverse filmography offers a wide range of cinematic experiences.